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Trump Dismisses New Iran Leader as “Mistake” while Claiming Victory

In a bold statement from Florida, President Donald Trump has dismissed Mojtaba Khamenei as a "mistake" and a "lightweight" as the war in Iran nears its end. Trump asserted...

A Tale of Two Decisions: Britain’s Iran Refusal and Its Costly Reversal

Every government faces moments when it must choose between two imperfect options, and the British government's handling of...

Sanctions, War, and Succession: The Triple Crisis Facing Iran’s New Leaders

Any incoming leadership in Tehran would face a daunting challenge even if they inherited a country at peace....

From Strike to Negotiation: The Unusual Arc of Trump’s Iran Policy

The arc of President Trump's Iran policy — from military strikes to active nuclear negotiations in less than...

Iran-US Talks: Why Verification Is the Hardest Part of Any Nuclear Deal

History suggests that the hardest part of any nuclear agreement is not reaching it — it is verifying...

Budapest Summit on Ice: Trump and Putin Won’t Meet Despite Earlier Claims

A proposed meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has been postponed indefinitely, a US official revealed Tuesday, contradicting Trump's recent...

Trump’s Gaza Success Sparks Hope for End to Russia-Ukraine Conflict

President Donald Trump's diplomatic success in brokering a phase-one peace deal in Gaza has created a ripple of hope for an end to the...

A Question of Durability: Are the Abraham Accords Built to Last?

A key, though unwritten, criterion for the Nobel Peace Prize is the durability of a nominee's achievements. While the Abraham Accords were a landmark...

The Poland Drone Claim: A Deep Dive into Zelensky’s NATO Warning

President Volodymyr Zelensky's claim that 19 Russian drones entered Poland on September 10 is more than just a news item; it's a calculated warning...

Netanyahu Slams Door on Two-State Solution, Calling It ‘Sheer Madness’

Any lingering hopes for a revived peace process were decisively crushed at the United Nations, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the door...

A Moment of Truth for Europe’s ‘Normative Power’

The European Union's standoff with Israel is a moment of truth for its long-cherished identity as a "normative power"—a global actor that seeks to...